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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
4
The piece Old Glory Forever by Capt George A. Devlin drew strong audience response at a local theatre last night. Stephen Townsend performed the song praised for its swing and patriotic spirit, noted by the Boston Post as timely and a hit this week.
The Boston Journal praises lightweight art muslin and Japanese fans for cleaning, noting they resist dirt and are easy to wash. It adds that no detailed usage steps are needed since common sense guides practical use, and these items merely look like—rubbish and dust traps.
Managers note declined patronage at events as larger wartime concerns divert attention. Youths composing slang about professionals in revealing attire have irritated magnates who fail to grasp that a genuine war effort shifts public interest away from contests.
In Fitchburg 18 pupils left high school without permission to attend Ringling Bros circus. Principal Hitchcock and the school board upheld their dismissal, prompting indignation from the boys and parents who argue for leniency in school rules.
The Fresh Air Fund in Boston enters its 19th season aiding needy city families with summer respite. Donations, from nickel rides to seven dollar gifts for two weeks at Rosemary cottage in Eliot Maine, support children and mothers in care and hospitality. Contributions to Rev D. W. Waldron in Boston will be acknowledged.
A summary from the Twenty-eighth Annual Report of the Bureau of Statistics of Labor shows average weekly wages in 1860 1872 1878 1881 and 1897 for boot and shoe workers. Declines appear in cutters bottomers finishers and related roles while increases occur for crimpers fitters buffers shoemakers and machine hands including women compared with earlier years.
General Nelson A Miles writes Governor Wolcott requesting a commission for his son in a Massachusetts field unit. The application cites long family ties to the army and readiness for volunteer service. The file remains, but extended war could see the general's son serving with Massachusetts troops.
John Lynch touts his potato patch as finest in town while complaints about fast driving on Main Street persist. The Roli Roli bicycle club held a blind run last Sunday with 15 starters aiming for Mt Wachusett, but heat caused many to fall behind. routes included North Lancaster and Sterling.
West Marlboros defeated Maynards 17 to 5 in a tight game. Grenier made a sensational third base catch while Marsden and Sheridian starred in fielding. Lynch drove in four runs with a late two bagger.
Cleary Williams offers ladies wrappers and shirts at low prices while Miss Naylor's displays babies hats and bonnets. A new drug store opens in Loewe's block Maynard with prescriptions by P H DeLee. G A Johnson sells teas and coffees at low prices. Miss Naylor's shoe shop and M E Jannell's millinery advertise low trims and ready priced hats. Lunch at Gaskill's in Darl ing's block Summer Street.
Fine lot of Canaan horses offered including bay mare seven years old weighing 1100, brown horse six years old weighing 1100, black gray seven years old weighing 1500, bay mare six years old weighing 1600, plus other varieties. Contact W A White P O Box 518 Maynard Mass.
The Boston Herald reported Henry G. Cushing, Middlesex County high sheriff, would not seek re election. The Enterprise states his health is fine and he is a candidate for renomination. Middlesex citizens praise his performance and expect him to remain in office.
The Post condemns Spanish cruelty and rejects Spain’s place in the world scene. The Journal says Americans must accept war casualties as inevitable and foresees no second Manila victory. The Advertiser argues future Cuban wins will refute European experts’ contempt for American soldiers.
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